Name/Title

Cocktail Dress

Entry/Object ID

2007.2.36

Description

Orange and yellow floral chiffon cocktail dress. Low square neck in both front and back. Short sleeves with shirring at top edge. Broad fabric band is around the midriff of the dress. Bust is gathered between neckline and band. Bodice is lined with yellow synthetic fabric. High waistline. Skirt is gathered at waist and about knee-length. Skirt is composed of orange and yellow printed chiffon, a yellow synthetic fabric underskirt, and white net crinoline.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

University of British Columbia

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Chiffon

Color

Orange, Yellow, Green, White

Notes

Age Association: Adult

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1955 - 1959

Label/Inscription/Signature

Transcription

Carol / Robins Lot / Size 8

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 105cm Width (b): 34cm